Students get a valuable opportunity to debate the significance and purpose of Miranda rights by examining the Supreme Court case that led to the warning that police routinely issue.
Secondary/High SchoolLaw-Related

As the presidential campaign of democratic socialist Bernie Sanders gains momentum, it is important for students to learn more about the history of socialism in the United States.
Secondary/High SchoolCivics/Government

Teaching about the Tunisian civil society group that won the Nobel Peace Prize offers a valuable entry point into an exploration of Tunisia's Jasmine Revolution, the Arab Spring, and the principles of a pluralistic society.
Secondary/High SchoolGlobal Studies

By examining a local policy issue such as plans to build power transmission lines across the James River in Virginia, students can investigate significant questions related to urban sprawl and the environment.
Secondary/High SchoolCivics/Government

At a time when there are too few women in key leadership positions, some schools have moved forward with programs to actively cultivate the potential of female students.
Secondary/High SchoolCivics/Government

Teachers will find this list of noteworthy websites gathered at the NCSS annual conference invaluable for teaching with historical documents, exploring controversial issues, implementing the C3 Framework, and much more.
Secondary/High School

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